435 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781935597056
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: AmazonCrossing
Publication date: 12 June 2012
Description
Germany, 1660: When a dying boy is pulled from the river with a mark crudely tattooed on his shoulder, hangman Jakob Kuisl is called upon to investigate whether witchcraft is at play in his small Bavarian town. Whispers and dark memories of witch ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,016 reviews
Moods
dark 68%
adventurous 55%
tense 36%
challenging 10%
sad 8%
funny 6%
emotional 4%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 37% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Torture, ViolenceModerate
Sexual assault, War, Child abuseMinor
Abortion
435 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781935597056
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: AmazonCrossing
Publication date: 12 June 2012
Description
Germany, 1660: When a dying boy is pulled from the river with a mark crudely tattooed on his shoulder, hangman Jakob Kuisl is called upon to investigate whether witchcraft is at play in his small Bavarian town. Whispers and dark memories of witch ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,016 reviews
Moods
dark 68%
adventurous 55%
tense 36%
challenging 10%
sad 8%
funny 6%
emotional 4%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 37% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Torture, ViolenceModerate
Sexual assault, War, Child abuseMinor
Abortion